Injured on Construction Site
When someone is injured on a New York construction site, the injuries can be catastrophic. From brain injuries to amputations, construction site accidents can be some of the worst injuries handled by accident lawyers. What makes them even worse is the complex system of laws one must navigate in order to be properly compensated. A […]
Backseat Seatbelt Safety
Motor vehicle accidents remain the single greatest cause of death for Americans between the ages of 1 and 54, according to 2015 figures by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). With the exception of city-dwellers who may rely entirely on public transportation, the majority of Americans must take to the highways every day. While driving […]
Driverless Vehicles
Getting Ready For Driverless Vehicles Self-driving cars and trucks are here and they have been for awhile. Google has been testing driverless vehicles now for several years. They have logged nearly 2,000,000 miles on city streets and state highways in California. Many people are skeptical. Some are worried about jobs that will be lost if […]
Should I See a Doctor After my Car Accident If I Feel Fine?
See a Doctor After a Car Wreck – Even if You Feel Fine You step out of your now-crumpled car to survey the damage caused by a driver who struck your car while speeding through an intersection. While your car appears to be totaled, you (surprisingly) do not feel too bad. In fact, other than […]
Fatal Pool Drownings
It is no secret that pools and spas represent unique dangers for adults and children alike. A family get-together or a party with neighbors can quickly turn tragic when an intoxicated guest slips near a spa and ends up face down in the water or a curious child falls into a pool without an adult […]
Personal Watercraft Related Accidents
Personal Watercraft Can Cause Serious Injuries There are few things that are so synonymous with summer as personal watercraft. Visit lakes and other bodies of water around New York and throughout the country during the summer months and you are bound to see the water littered with jet skis, wave runners, and other similar craft. […]
Who Is At Fault In A Chain Reaction Car Accident in Long Island?
Few things in life are simple, and determining who is at fault after a Long Island car accident is not one of those things. Even when only two cars are involved in a collision, it is rare for one person to be deemed to be 100 percent at fault. Instead, judges and juries often find […]
Responsible Parties in Premises Liability
Premises liability is an area of the law that covers accidents and injuries that occur on the property of another. Not only do these accidents happen on private property, but they can occur on public or government property as well. If an accident happens on public property, it important that you know your rights and […]
Slow Down and Move Over For Hazard And Stopped Emergency Vehicles
New York’s Move Over Law Under New York law, if you see lights flashing, whether from a police car, fire truck, ambulance, or a maintenance vehicle, you are required to slow down and move over so as to ensure the safety of any first responders who are performing their professional duties. Drivers must reduce their […]
Staged Auto Accidents “Swoop and Squat”
Being involved in an auto accident can be a worst nightmare for anyone. But have you ever been in a situation where a beat-up car with multiple passengers cuts you off and slams on the brakes? No matter what you do to try to stop your own car in time to avoid a car crash, nothing […]
